Gripsholm Castle on the shore of Lake Mälaren in Mariefred.

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Everything happening in Strängnäs & Mariefred

Events, lunch, sport and day-trip ideas from Strängnäs, Mariefred, Åkers styckebruk and Stallarholmen — with a link to the source.

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Strängnäs & Mariefred this week

Pick where to start: the calendar, places to visit or the weekly round-up.

The tower of Strängnäs Cathedral rising above Cathedral Hill.

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Events

Concerts, markets, culture and club life across the municipality.

The historic windmill on Kvarnkullen in Strängnäs.

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Discover

Castles, cathedral, heritage railway, Lake Mälaren nature and cultural sights.

Historic wooden houses and greenery along Kärnbogatan in Mariefred.

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The week in Strängnäs

The editors’ weekly round-up of what matters locally.

What’s on in Strängnäs & Mariefred

Upcoming events from the calendar. Click for time, place and source.

Tegeltornet på Strängnäs domkyrka sett från kyrkbacken.

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Eating in Strängnäs & Mariefred

Today’s lunch from local restaurants and inns.

Storgatan in Mariefred with shops, cafés and small-town life.

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Lunch in Strängnäs & Mariefred

Today’s dishes and weekly menus, with hours and source.

Today · Måndag

Lunch today

Klassisk värdshuslunch och skänkrätt mittemot Gripsholms slott i Mariefred.

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Flea markets & farm shops Map and list of second-hand shops, reuse hubs and farm shops in Strängnäs, Mariefred, Stallarholmen and Åkers styckebruk. Open the flea market map →

Peaceful view across Lake Mälaren from the shore in Mariefred.

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Out along Lake Mälaren

Castles, church villages, islands and nature reserves around Strängnäs, Mariefred and Selaön. Our guides help you pick a day trip.

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Things to do in Strängnäs & Mariefred

Places we have written guides about — with map, facts and sources.

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Gripsholms Slott

Castle & Culture · Mariefred

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Strängnäs Domkyrka & Domkyrkoberget

Cathedral & History · Strängnäs

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Östra Södermanlands Järnväg (ÖSlJ)

Heritage Railway · Storgatan 25, Mariefred

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Ångfartyget S/S Mariefred

Maritime Heritage · Mariefreds hamn

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Gula Industrihuset i Stallarholmen

Crafts & Food · Brogatan 21, Stallarholmen

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Latest news

Local news from the editors, with sources.

Stadsmiljö och promenadstråk i Strängnäs. — Photo

Culture & youth November 9, 2026

Arra gives young organisers in Strängnäs support to create their own events

Through the new Arra initiative, the Cultural Office in Strängnäs Municipality gathers practical guidance on venues, technical equipment, permits and funding for young people organising activities for peers.

Tornet på Strängnäs domkyrka reser sig över Domkyrkoberget. — Photo

Culture November 8, 2026

Winter lights, cathedral concerts and cultural autumn in Strängnäs

Throughout November and early December, Winter Lights illuminate eleven locations in central Strängnäs while the cathedral and Multeum Cultural Centre host concerts and storytelling evenings.

Kärnbogatan i Mariefred med klassiska trähus och grönska. — Photo

Events November 7, 2026

Packed calendar of Christmas markets in Mariefred, Stallarholmen and Strängnäs

From Taxinge Castle in mid-November to the first Advent weekend in Mariefred, second Advent at Gula Industrihuset in Stallarholmen and the Old Town Christmas market in Strängnäs on 12 December.

Skulptur i slottsparken vid Gripsholms slott i Mariefred. — Photo

Culture & art November 6, 2026

Art walk by Lake Mälaren: From the Fisherwoman in Strängnäs to Gripsholm Bay

How to discover the public sculptures of Strängnäs and Mariefred on foot – from Lena Lervik’s Fisherwoman in Västerviken and the fountain in Ugglans Park to the waterfront walk by Gripsholm Castle.

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Local sport

Sport at a glance

Upcoming

SIBK Herrar · Strängnäs IBK – Visby IBK 21 Nov 15:00 · Larslunda Arena, Strängnäs SIBK Herrar · Strängnäs IBK – Karlstad IBF 5 Dec 16:00 · Larslunda Arena, Strängnäs

Results

SIBK Strängnäs IBK – Sundsvall FBC Herrar · 7–4 · 1 Nov IKV IK Viljan Strängnäs – Nykvarns SK Herrar · 3–1 · 18 Oct IFKM IFK Mariefred – Stallarholmens SK Herrar · 2–1 · 4 Oct

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Weekly round-up

The week in Strängnäs

Week 45: Winter Lights at eleven locations in Strängnäs, twilight storytelling and Family Saturday at Multeum Cultural Centre, weekend openings at Gripsholm Castle in Mariefred, sourdough baking at Gula Industrihuset in Stallarholmen and the opening of Taxinge Castle’s Christmas market.

Week 45

The week in Strängnäs: Winter lights, Nordic twilight storytelling and a weekend by Lake Mälaren

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